Lincoln, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 42.1% cheaper than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $31,842 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower